Brookhurst Junior High vs Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 516 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookhurst Junior High
Anaheim ยท Public middle ยท Grades 7โ8
724 students
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
San Jose ยท Public middle ยท Grades 5โ8
723 students
| Measure | Brookhurst Junior High Anaheim, California | Herman (Leonard) Intermediate San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 1,334 | #211 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14546 of 15,369 | #3918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7โ8 | Grades 5โ8 |
| Students | 724 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 56% |
| city | Anaheim | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHerman (Leonard) Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 15.1).
- โขHerman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on math proficiency (56% vs 21%).
- โขHerman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 33%).
- โขHerman (Leonard) Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 90.9%).
- โขBrookhurst Junior High is the larger school with 724 students compared with 723.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookhurst Junior High better than Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Herman (Leonard) Intermediate ranks higher (67.4 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookhurst Junior High and Herman (Leonard) Intermediate?
About 516 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookhurst Junior High: 724. Herman (Leonard) Intermediate: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookhurst Junior High and Herman (Leonard) Intermediate rank in California?
Brookhurst Junior High is 1125th of 1,334 and Herman (Leonard) Intermediate is 211th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).